CURRIED POTATO, SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEAN SOUP

Curried Potato, Spinach and Garbanzo Bean Soup image

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 15 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 pound small red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 14 1/2-ounce can vegetable broth
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup (packed) baby spinach leaves (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

Transfer 1/3 cup garbanzo beans to small plate. Using fork, mash beans to paste.
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add curry powder; stir 10 seconds. Add potatoes and stir to coat. Add broth, coconut milk, whole garbanzo beans and mashed garbanzo beans. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Add spinach; stir until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.